How to run Disk Cleanup in Windows 8

The Disk Cleanup tool is a very useful tool not used very often in Windows 8. Quite often Disk Cleanup can and will remove other stuff that other cleaners can’t. There are a number of ways you can open Disk Cleaner in Windows 8 and in the article I will show you how.

 

Run Disk Cleanup via the Run Dialog

  1. Open the Start Screen
  2. At the bottom right click and choose All apps
  3. Type in Cleanmgr.exe

 

Run Disk Cleanup via the Search Charm

  1. Open the Charms bar
  2. Click search
  3. Type in Disk Cleanup
  4. Click on settings

 

Run Disk Cleanup via Administrative Tools

  1. Open Windows Explorer from the taskbar and click on computer
  2. Click on Open Control Panel located in the Ribbon at the top of the window.
  3. Click on Administrative Tool
  4. Click on Disk Cleanup